Patient of the Month for August: Julie Durkee
Each member has a unique story, but all reflect the intrinsic courage of one facing the challenge of GIST. Julie Durkee shares her story.
TargetCancer Foundation Announces Rare Cancer Precision Medicine Research Initiative
TargetCancer Foundation (TCF) proudly announced today the initiation of the TCF-001 TRACK (Target Rare Cancer Knowledge) Study, an innovative trial that brings advances in precision medicine to people living with rare cancers and their treating physicians, right in their own communities.
Giving Tag Fundraising Campaign for the LRG by Stop & Shop
With the Giving Tag, shoppers can support the LRG by directing their $1 donation generated from the purchase of the $2.50 Community Bag.
Daily Mental Energy Checklist
Dealing daily with a pandemic along with GIST can be a daunting task and it may feel difficult sometimes to even face a new day. Paying attention to your mental health is an important part of everyday self-care. We have composed a Daily Checklist to help you consciously acknowledge where you are at the beginning of your day, work with those feelings, and reflect on your successes.
LRG Receives COVID-19 Rapid Response Seed Grants from NORD
The National Organization for Rare Diseases (NORD) has awarded 19 seed grants to non-profit organizations that have been adversely affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. The pandemic has created a financial crisis for non-profits due to the cancellation of large events, particularly fundraisers upon which these organizations depend.
COVID-19 – Resources GIST Patients Need
COVID-19 - Resources GIST Patients Need - Please know that the Life Raft Group is here to support you during this Coronavirus crisis. We will continue our daily services during this time and we will be distributing information and messages of hope through all our communication channels.
GIST Awareness Day 2020 – Kenya
Henzo Kenya celebrated GIST Awareness Day all week, July 12th to 17th, by sharing information about GIST and giving messages of hope.
Tumores del Estroma Gastro Intestinal
Este video titulado "Tumores del Estroma Gastro Intestinal" fue creado por la Fundación GIST México para el Día de Concienciación GIST 2020.
Fisiopatología de GIST
El equipo de voluntarios de la Fundación se dio a la tarea de desarrollar este increible video que nos explica sobre la formación de un tumor del estroma gastrointestinal.
Caregiver of the Month for July: Amelia Yeo
Each member has a unique story, but all reflect the intrinsic courage of one facing the challenge of GIST. Amelia Yeo shares her story.